My Girlfriend Who Develops Through Development

Upon entering the manor, you are greeted by a large stone bridge, flanked by two majestic stone lions. Compared to the two lions at the main gate, these two lions have a more solemn and dignified expression, as if they are guarding the manor.

From a distance, you can see the stone buildings rising and falling, especially the main building in the middle that is clearly a section higher than the other stone buildings.

Various flowers and trees are planted on both sides of the road, and colorful light strips are arranged on the lawn. When the cool evening breeze blows, it creates a colorful sea of ​​flowers.

"Tsk, rich people really know how to enjoy life!"

Lin Mo sighed and squeezed the girl's delicate hand. "Are you nervous?"

"No, I'm not nervous."

An Youyu answered verbally, but the restraint in her expression betrayed her.

"what's your name?"

“My name is Not Nervous… no, my name is An Youyu.”

This trick has been tried many times, but the girl always falls for it.

Lin Mo could no longer suppress the laughter surging within him, and his shoulders trembled uncontrollably.

Realizing what was happening, An Youyu bit her lip angrily, "You...you think this is funny?"

"Have."

"..."

Lin Xu, who was walking in front, couldn't help but smile when he heard the conversation between the two people behind him.

The young master and Miss An have a pretty good relationship!

After walking for five or six minutes, the three entered the main building, whose interior decoration could only be described as magnificent.

The interior design features a suspended staircase, ornate chandeliers on the pillars, and ancient paintings hanging on the walls. The first-floor hall is filled with precious porcelain, emphasizing luxury.

After leading the two to the top of the stairs, Lin Xu bowed and said, "Young Master, Miss An, just go up the stairs. The family banquet is on the fifth floor, where the head of the family and Miss Lin Shu are."

"Row."

Lin Mo smiled politely and pulled An Youyu up the stairs.

Unlike before, An Youyu didn't look around. Instead, she stared straight ahead with a serious expression and climbed one step at a time.

"Little Fish, there's no need to be so tense, is there? Relax a little."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, An Youyu gently shook her head, "This isn't called being nervous, it's called taking it seriously. Tonight is your family's dinner party. Auntie invited me here, so I absolutely can't embarrass her. When you see your grandfather later, be serious and don't be as frivolous as usual, okay?"

"As ordered."

Lin Mo pursed his thin lips.

Upon arriving on the fifth floor, two strikingly beautiful maids quickly approached, "Young Master Lin Mo, Miss An; please follow me."

An Youyu didn't say anything. Since arriving here, she has put Lin Mo first in everything.

Lin Mo nodded calmly, and led An Youyu along the five-story corridor, turning left and right, until they finally stopped in front of a mahogany door.

Two maids stood on either side of the door and slowly pushed it open.

In the center of the large room was a round dining table, at which sat five people: four women and one man.

Hearing the door open, the five people stopped talking and looked towards the doorway.

At first glance, all five people's attention was focused on Lin Mo. A few seconds later, they looked at An Youyu beside him. Apart from Lin Shu, the other four people's eyes flashed with amazement.

Lin Shu got up and went to the door, immediately taking An Youyu's hand. "Yu'er, Auntie has missed you so much."

"Auntie, the baby fish misses you too."

Lin Shu's appearance greatly eased An Youyu's tension.

Lin Shu looked at her son on the other side, her eyes showing obvious surprise. "Huh? Xiao Mo, it's only been a short time since I last saw you, but you look much more handsome than before!"

Lin Mo had anticipated his mother's reaction upon meeting her, and replied with a smile, "Boys change a lot as they grow up, and they become more and more handsome, that's normal."

"cut--"

Lin Shu scoffed habitually, then pulled An Youyu to the dining table and introduced them one by one: "This is Lin Yi, my father. You can call him Grandpa. This is Xu Yanshu, my mother. Call her Grandma."

Xu Yanshu's gaze swept over An Youyu, then she glanced at Fang Lengxing, seemingly comparing them.

Then, Lin Shu pointed to a woman in her thirties to Lin Yi's left. She was exquisitely dressed, and her cold and beautiful face revealed a hint of arrogance.

"This is Ke Xue..."

The woman frowned. "Sister Shu, I changed my surname a long time ago. My name is now Lin Xue."

Lin Shu didn't care about the woman's attitude. "Her name is Lin Xue. She's my parents' adopted child."

The word 'adoption' was emphasized very heavily!

In an instant, subtle changes appeared in the expressions of the people at the table.

The one with the worst expression was Lin Xue herself. After hearing Lin Shu introduce herself like that, she sneered and replied, "Sister Shu, it's true that I'm adopted, but I can't compare to you, my biological daughter. You've been cut off from your parents for so many years, yet they're still willing to accept you. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't get this treatment."

"cough!"

Xu Yanshu frowned. "Xiaoxue, don't say such things. Although you were adopted by your father and me, in our hearts, you and Xiaoshu are the same. You are both our children."

"Yes."

Lin Yi nodded in agreement, "Don't be so tense with Xiao Shu. You're all family, just get along well."

Lin Xue looked aggrieved. "Dad, I do want to get along well with Sister Shu, but what kind of things did she say just now? I can't possibly be so eager to please Sister Shu when she's being cold to me, can I?"

Lin Shu glanced at Lin Xue, her emotions completely unmoved, and pointed to a girl next to her mother, Xu Yanshu, "This girl is called Leng Xing. More than ten years ago, your grandfather Lin arranged a marriage between Lin Mo and Leng Xing without my consent. I only found out about this recently. I didn't mean to hide it from you, so please don't overthink it."

An Youyu's eyes sparkled, and her smile was extremely bright. "Auntie, I won't overthink it."

Leng Xing stood up, smiled kindly at An Youyu, then looked at Lin Mo, who hadn't spoken yet, walked around the table, and extended her right hand. "Hello Lin Mo, I'm Leng Xing. My purpose today is simple: to cancel the betrothal that Grandpa Lin arranged for us back then."

Lin Mo smiled politely, but did not shake hands with Leng Xing. "The whole thing about the arranged marriage is absurd, so canceling it is inevitable."

He and Leng Xing knew each other. They had met briefly when they were competing for the extraordinary fruit in Yancheng, but they both pretended not to have seen each other before.

"absurd?"

Just then, Lin Xue's voice rang out, "Lin Mo, this betrothal between you and Leng Xing was arranged by your maternal grandfather. How is it absurd?"

Suddenly, the air crackled with tension...

Chapter 627 Family Banquet (2)

"Where is it absurd?"

Upon hearing Lin Xue's words, Lin Mo looked at her and calmly explained, "What era are we living in? The origin of arranged marriages can be traced back to the pre-Lunar New Year era. Such a custom is not suitable for today's society."

"Calling it absurd doesn't seem wrong, does it?"

Hearing this, Lin Xue laughed, "So you mean your grandfather's decision back then was absurd?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people present changed once again.

The most composed of all was Lin Shu.

She knew her son too well; he wouldn't fall for Lin Xue's little tricks.

An Youyu looked worried, fearing that Lin Mo might impulsively nod in agreement.

This is the first time Lin Mo and Lin Yi have met, and what if he upsets Lin Yi...?

Just thinking about that scene made An Youyu feel a pang of worry for Lin Mo.

Under the gazes of the group, Lin Mo smiled and said, "I was just saying that arranged marriages are absurd, not that my grandfather's decision was absurd. After all, he was the head of the Lin family and had to consider many factors before making any decision."

"You're right, aren't you, Aunt Lin?"

When Lin Xue heard the title "Aunt Lin," her expression changed instantly. However, since she was of the same generation as Lin Shu, it was perfectly acceptable for Lin Mo, as a junior, to address her that way.

"Since you're calling me 'Auntie,' shouldn't you bow to me on our first meeting?"

"salute?"

Lin Mo looked puzzled. "Why bother with formalities? A simple greeting would suffice."

Lin Xue's face hardened. "What do you take the Lin family for? In the Lin family, you must act according to the Lin family's rules. It's called being ill-mannered if a junior doesn't greet his elders!"

"What do I take the Lin family for?"

Lin Mo smiled sheepishly, "I'm sorry, Aunt Lin may not know this, but I know nothing about the Lin family. My mother has never told me anything about the Lin family."

"As for manners, why are you asking me? My mother is here, go ask her."

After saying that, he turned to Lin Shu and said, "Mom, Aunt Lin said that the son you raised is no good. What do you think?"

"Does my son need others to criticize him?"

Lin Shu glanced at Lin Xue and said, "That's enough. I'm very grateful to you for taking my place by your side all these years. That's why I didn't take your provocative actions a few days ago to heart. But I advise you not to go too far, or I'll have to retaliate."

"First of all, let me warn you, I can use extremely offensive language. Are you sure you want to try it?"

"you……"

Lin Xue's expression was gloomy, and her heart was burning with anger.

Before Lin Shu returned, she had already made full preparations, but it wasn't until Lin Shu actually returned to the Lin family that she realized things were far more complicated than she had imagined.

Those Lin family members who were originally supposed to remain neutral have started secretly contacting Lin Shu in the past few days.

These same staff members had previously been dismissive of her attempts to win them over, but now they were shamelessly approaching Lin Shu. The difference in treatment couldn't be more obvious.

"enough!"

Xu Yanshu looked displeased. "Xiao Shu, don't take advantage of the fact that you're her biological daughter to bully Xiao Xue. I haven't settled accounts with you for what you did back then. If it weren't for your father's constant persuasion, I would never have agreed to let you and Lin Mo return to the Lin family."

Lin Shu sighed softly, "What happened back then was indeed my fault, and I admit my mistake."

Xu Yanshu's expression softened slightly. "There's still hope if you know you're wrong. You've just come back, so don't go too far. Show more respect to Xiaoxue. Over the years, Xiaoxue has helped your father manage the family affairs very well. She deserves all the credit and hard work."

"Let me make this clear from the start: even if you are their biological child, the Lin family may not necessarily be handed over to you in the future. At most, you will be allowed to compete fairly with Xiaoxue."

"OK OK."

Lin Yi stepped in as a peacemaker, saying, "Tonight is a family dinner. It's not easy for our whole family to get together, so let's chat about something happy."

After saying that, he looked at Leng Xing and said, "Leng girl, since you and Lin Mo have both agreed to cancel the betrothal you made back then, I will formally visit your father another day to cancel this marriage."